Below it the third bell given by John Mulvey in memory of his ancestors, who were associated with the village.
Friday 29 July 2016
New Bells Photographed After Tuning
This afternoon I had the opportunity to see our 3 new bells at the foundry. The bells had been tuned and were awaiting polishing, that's why they appear so dark.
Above is one side of the treble bell(smallest) dedicated to the six men from the village who died in WWI
Above is the other side of the treble bell listing the six men. To the left is the second bell given by Drayton Manor Theme Park in memory of George and Vera Bryan, its founders.
Below it the third bell given by John Mulvey in memory of his ancestors, who were associated with the village.
Below it the third bell given by John Mulvey in memory of his ancestors, who were associated with the village.
Wednesday 27 July 2016
New Bishop of Lichfield to Dedicate Bells
It has just been announced that the new Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Rev. Dr Michael Ipgrave will attend the bell dedication service in the afternoon of Sunday, 16th October.
This will be one of the first ceremonies he will attend following his enthronement as the 99th Bishop of the Diocese of Lichfield on 24th September.
This will be one of the first ceremonies he will attend following his enthronement as the 99th Bishop of the Diocese of Lichfield on 24th September.
Saturday 23 July 2016
Tuning of New Bells
This week has seen the start of tuning the new bells. The photograph below
from the John Taylor's website, shows the 2nd bell given by Drayton Manor Theme Park in memory of their founders, George and Vera Bryan on the tuning lathe.
from the John Taylor's website, shows the 2nd bell given by Drayton Manor Theme Park in memory of their founders, George and Vera Bryan on the tuning lathe.
Dedication Date Set
On Sunday, 16th October there will be a bell themed morning service beginning at 9.30am.
In the afternoon, start time yet to be decided, there will be an official dedication service. As the seating in the church is limited this service will be by invitation only. refreshments will then be served at the WI rooms. More details will be published when available.
In the afternoon, start time yet to be decided, there will be an official dedication service. As the seating in the church is limited this service will be by invitation only. refreshments will then be served at the WI rooms. More details will be published when available.
Friday 8 July 2016
Date Given for Installation of New Bells
John Taylor's of Loughborough have stated that the 3 new bells will be installed in the week beginning Monday 26th September. The installation should take about 3 days if there are no complications.
It is hoped that as many people as possible, and hopefully the children of the school, will greet the arrival of the new bells into the village.
The rector, Rev Jonathan Iddon, is already in the process of arranging a date for the dedication service for the new bells.
It is hoped that as many people as possible, and hopefully the children of the school, will greet the arrival of the new bells into the village.
The rector, Rev Jonathan Iddon, is already in the process of arranging a date for the dedication service for the new bells.
Sound Control on Louvres Nearly Completed
Adrian Taylor, local joiner, has nearly completed the installation of the sound control on the four sets of louvres in the tower. In the photograph you can see the hopper type hinged opening. These are open in the photograph to let sound out but when the bell ringers are practising they can be closed to limit the amount of sound coming out of the tower.
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